History of Jeph Loeb in Timeline

Jeph Loeb is an American writer and producer, known for his work across film, television, and comic books. He has held key roles in popular TV series such as Smallville, Lost, and Heroes, contributing as a writer and producer. Loeb also penned screenplays for movies like Commando and Teen Wolf. From 2010 to 2019, he served as the Head of Marvel Television, overseeing the development and production of Marvel's television content during that period.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1970: Started collecting comic books

In mid-1970, Jeph Loeb began collecting comic books.

August 23, 1985: Teen Wolf Film Release

On August 23, 1985, Teen Wolf, co-written by Jeph Loeb and Matthew Weisman, was released. It featured Michael J. Fox in a starring role.

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October 4, 1985: Commando Film Release

On October 4, 1985, Commando, co-written by Jeph Loeb and Matthew Weisman and starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, was released.

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March 20, 1987: Burglar Film Release

On March 20, 1987, the film Burglar, based on Lawrence Block's novels and co-written by Jeph Loeb, Matthew Weisman, and Hugh Wilson, was released.

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November 20, 1987: Teen Wolf Too Film Release

On November 20, 1987, Teen Wolf Too, a sequel to Teen Wolf co-written by Jeph Loeb, Weisman, and Tim Kring, was released, starring Jason Bateman and John Astin.

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October 1991: Challengers of the Unknown

In October 1991, Jeph Loeb's work on Challengers of the Unknown vol. 2 #1 – #8 was released, which was the first of many collaborations with Tim Sale.

1995: Age of Apocalypse

In 1995, Jeph Loeb worked on the "Age of Apocalypse" crossover storyline at Marvel Comics.

1996: Heroes Reborn

In 1996, Loeb wrote the "Heroes Reborn" version of Captain America.

1997: Heroes Reborn

In 1997, Loeb continued writing the "Heroes Reborn" version of Captain America.

1999: Writer of Superman

In December 1999, Jeph Loeb became the writer of Superman with issue #151.

August 2002: Left Superman

In August 2002, Jeph Loeb left Superman with issue #183.

2002: Wrote Smallville Episode "Red"

In 2002, Jeph Loeb wrote the Smallville episode titled "Red," which introduced red kryptonite to the series. He later became a supervising producer for the show.

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June 17, 2005: Death of Son, Sam Loeb

On June 17, 2005, Jeph Loeb's son, Sam, passed away at the age of 17 after battling bone cancer for three years.

September 2005: Exclusive Marvel Contract

In September 2005, Jeph Loeb signed an exclusive contract with Marvel and launched Hulk with artist Ed McGuinness, introducing the Red Hulk.

2005: Jules Verne Award

In 2005, Jeph Loeb was awarded the Jules Verne Award for Best Writing for his work on Smallville. He did not receive it at the time due to being unable to attend the festival due to his son's illness.

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2005: Batman Begins Influence

In 2005, The Long Halloween was one of three noted comics that influenced the feature film Batman Begins.

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June 2006: Sam's Story Published

In June 2006, a story by Sam Loeb was published in Superman/Batman #26, finished by Jeph Loeb with the help of 25 other writers and artists. The issue featured a tale titled 'Sam's Story', dedicated to Sam.

2006: Writer and co-executive producer on Heroes

In 2006, Jeph Loeb became a writer and co-executive producer on the NBC TV show Heroes, starting from its premiere.

2006: Civil War Miniseries

In 2006, Jeph Loeb chose his hometown of Stamford, Connecticut, to be subject to superhero destruction in the first issue of the Civil War miniseries.

April 2007: Fallen Son #1 Sales

In April 2007, the first issue of Jeph Loeb's miniseries Fallen Son: The Death of Captain America ranked No. 1 in sales.

April 22, 2007: Jules Verne Award

On April 22, 2007, Jeph Loeb and Tim Kring received the Jules Verne Award for Artistic Achievement at the Jules Verne Festival in Paris for their work on Heroes.

July 4, 2007: Funeral for Captain America

On July 4, 2007, the fifth and final issue of Fallen Son, titled 'Funeral for Captain America', was released and covered by the Associated Press and The Washington Post.

2007: The Ultimates 3

In 2007, Jeph Loeb's work on The Ultimates 3, with artist Joe Madureira, was released and panned by critics for its transgressive content.

2007: Spider-Man Series Announcement

In 2007, Marvel announced an untitled Spider-Man series by Loeb and J. Scott Campbell, to be released 'sometime in 2007'.

2007: Series Nominated for Awards

In 2007, the series was nominated for the Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series and a Writers Guild of America award for Best New Series. It won the People's Choice Award for Favorite New TV Drama and the Saturn Award for Best Network Television Series, and was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Dramatic Television Series.

January 2008: Hulk #1 Sales

In January 2008, Hulk #1, which introduced the Red Hulk, became the #1 selling comic book.

November 2, 2008: Departure from Heroes

On November 2, 2008, it was reported that Jeph Loeb and Jesse Alexander were no longer employed on the TV series Heroes.

November 2008: Loeb leaves Heroes

In November 2008, Jeph Loeb left the TV series Heroes, where he had been a writer and co-executive producer.

November 2008: Ultimatum Issue No. 1 Sales and Reviews

In November 2008, the first issue of Ultimatum ranked No. 1 in sales. It received mixed reviews, with praise for David Finch's art but criticism for excessive exposition and graphic violence.

2008: Ultimatum Miniseries

In 2008, Jeph Loeb returned to the Ultimate Universe with artist David Finch for the critically reviled Ultimatum miniseries.

2008: Captain America: White

In 2008, a Captain America: White limited series was announced but only a #0 issue was published.

May 2009: Hulk: Red and Green on Best Seller List

In May 2009, the trade paperback volume Hulk: Red and Green, collecting issues #7–9 of Hulk and King-Size Hulk #1, made the New York Times Graphic Books Best Seller List.

2009: Ultimates 3 and Ultimatum Listed Among Worst Comics

In 2009, Ultimates 3 and Ultimatum were included on ComicsAlliance's list of The 15 Worst Comics of the Decade, indicating negative reception and criticism for these works.

June 28, 2010: Appointed to Marvel Television

On June 28, 2010, Jeph Loeb was appointed as Executive Vice President, Head of Television of Marvel Television.

2010: Head of Marvel Television

In 2010, Jeph Loeb became the Head of Marvel Television as Executive Vice President.

2010: Spider-Man Series Resurfaced

In 2010, the previously cancelled Spider-Man series by Loeb and J. Scott Campbell was brought back on the schedule.

2011: Spider-Man Series Still in Production

In 2011, an article mentioned the Spider-Man series by Loeb and J. Scott Campbell was 'still being worked on'.

September 2015: Captain America: White

In September 2015, the long-delayed Captain America: White project was scheduled to finally see print.

2015: Ultimatum Retrospective

In 2015, a Vulture retrospective described Ultimatum as 'one of the biggest creative disasters in comics history'.

2018: Comic-Con Stunt

At San Diego Comic-Con 2018, while promoting Iron Fist, Jeph Loeb appeared on stage in a karate gi and headband, which was criticized as culturally insensitive.

October 2019: Leaves Marvel Television

In October 2019, Jeph Loeb left Marvel Television after Kevin Feige's promotion to Chief Creative Officer of Marvel Entertainment.

2019: Loeb leaves Marvel Television

In 2019, Jeph Loeb left his position as Head of Marvel Television after nearly a decade with the company.

July 2020: SaveDaredevilCon Panel

During the #SaveDaredevilCon panel in July 2020, Peter Shinkoda accused Jeph Loeb of forcing Daredevil writers to drop proposed storylines for Nobu and Madame Gao, citing insensitive reasons.